Opportunity Information: Apply for 13 514
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Continental Scientific Drilling Coordination Office for the Division of Earth Sciences" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.050 Geosciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 7, 2012 and posted on Nov 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2013 Full Proposal Deadline(s) February 22, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Non profit, non academic organizations Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Universities and Colleges Universities and two and four year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Division of Earth Sciences (EAR), is seeking a single organization to create and run a Continental Scientific Drilling Coordination Office (CSDCO). The basic purpose of this office is to serve as a national coordinating hub that helps the US Earth science community plan, organize, and carry out continental scientific drilling projects supported by NSF. Continental scientific drilling refers to land-based drilling undertaken to collect subsurface samples and data that address major geoscience questions, and NSF is looking for an office that can provide the practical coordination, technical know-how, and project-management capacity needed to make these complex drilling efforts feasible and effective.
A central expectation is that the CSDCO will actively collaborate with the broader Earth science research community to identify needs, shape drilling concepts, and translate scientific goals into workable drilling plans. The office is meant to support both current and future drilling activities, with requirements coming from two main sources: long-range science plans developed by the community and specific NSF-funded research proposals that include continental drilling components. Rather than only responding to requests, the CSDCO is also expected to take a proactive role by encouraging innovation in drilling technologies and methods, helping the community think through improved drilling designs, and guiding the development of new approaches when researchers request them. In other words, the office is intended to strengthen the community's overall ability to use drilling as a research tool, not just to coordinate individual projects.
On the operational side, the CSDCO is expected to interface with the commercial drilling sector and/or other drilling organizations to understand what drilling services exist, what capabilities are available, and what options best match NSF-supported scientific needs. When the principal investigator (PI) on a scientific project asks for assistance, the CSDCO may also help develop requests for bids (procurement-style documents) to obtain drilling services. The successful awardee should be prepared, as needed, to manage drilling activities on behalf of the US scientific community, which implies responsibilities that can extend from early planning through execution support. The solicitation also highlights the importance of collaboration beyond NSF alone, encouraging partnerships with international entities such as the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) and with scientists supported by other funding sources, reflecting the reality that large drilling projects often benefit from shared expertise, shared infrastructure, and co-funding.
Structurally, NSF intends to make one award under this solicitation, and applicants must propose a plan to provide all the required services under a single award. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial NSF involvement during the award period compared with a standard grant. The anticipated initial period of performance is up to five years beginning October 1, 2013, and a mid-term management review is required. That review is intended to inform NSF's decision about whether to re-compete the effort or renew the Cooperative Agreement for up to an additional five-year period, making the office potentially a longer-term national capability if performance and program needs support continuation.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $750,000, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The program falls under CFDA 47.050 (Geosciences) and is categorized as discretionary funding for science and technology research and development. The solicitation was posted November 7, 2012, with a full proposal deadline of February 22, 2013, and an archive date of March 22, 2013.
Eligibility includes US-based universities and colleges (including accredited two-year and four-year institutions and community colleges) as well as certain non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies, and similar organizations associated with educational or research activities. Overall, NSF is looking for a capable coordinating organization that can act as the community's backbone for planning and executing continental drilling efforts, connect researchers to drilling expertise and providers, and help push drilling methods forward to meet evolving scientific demands.
Continental Scientific Drilling Coordination Office (CSDCO) - FAQ
What is this NSF funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is for a single organization to create and operate a Continental Scientific Drilling Coordination Office (CSDCO) for the U.S. Earth science community. The office is intended to act as a national coordinating hub that helps plan, organize, and carry out NSF-supported continental scientific drilling projects.
Which NSF unit is sponsoring this effort?
The opportunity is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Division of Earth Sciences (EAR).
How many awards does NSF plan to make?
NSF intends to make one award under this solicitation.
What does "continental scientific drilling" mean in this solicitation?
Continental scientific drilling refers to land-based drilling undertaken to collect subsurface samples and data that address major geoscience questions.
What is the core purpose of the CSDCO?
The CSDCO is meant to provide practical coordination, technical know-how, and project-management capacity so that complex, NSF-supported drilling projects are feasible and effective for the U.S. Earth science community.
Is the CSDCO expected to only respond to project requests?
No. In addition to responding to requests tied to science plans or NSF-funded proposals, the CSDCO is expected to be proactive by encouraging innovation in drilling technologies and methods, helping improve drilling designs, and guiding development of new approaches when requested by researchers.
What kinds of needs will drive the CSDCO's work?
The solicitation identifies two main sources of requirements: (1) long-range science plans developed by the broader Earth science community and (2) specific NSF-funded research proposals that include continental drilling components.
How is the CSDCO expected to work with the Earth science research community?
The office is expected to actively collaborate with the broader research community to identify needs, shape drilling concepts, and translate scientific goals into workable drilling plans.
What operational roles may the CSDCO play for drilling projects?
Operational expectations include coordinating planning and execution support, interfacing with drilling providers to understand available services and capabilities, and potentially managing drilling activities on behalf of the U.S. scientific community as needed.
Will the CSDCO interact with commercial drilling providers?
Yes. The CSDCO is expected to interface with the commercial drilling sector and/or other drilling organizations to understand existing drilling services, available capabilities, and which options best match NSF-supported scientific needs.
Can the CSDCO help develop requests for bids for drilling services?
Yes. When a principal investigator (PI) requests assistance, the CSDCO may help develop requests for bids (procurement-style documents) to obtain drilling services.
Is the CSDCO expected to manage drilling activities directly?
The successful awardee should be prepared, as needed, to manage drilling activities on behalf of the U.S. scientific community, with responsibilities that can extend from early planning through execution support.
Does NSF encourage collaboration with organizations outside NSF?
Yes. The solicitation encourages partnerships beyond NSF alone, including international entities such as the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) and scientists supported by other funding sources.
Why does the solicitation emphasize international or multi-source collaboration?
The solicitation notes that large drilling projects often benefit from shared expertise, shared infrastructure, and co-funding, which can be enabled through broader partnerships.
What type of funding instrument will NSF use?
NSF plans to make the award as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial NSF involvement during the award period compared with a standard grant.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated initial period of performance is up to five years, beginning October 1, 2013.
Is there a review during the award period?
Yes. A mid-term management review is required.
What is the purpose of the mid-term management review?
The mid-term review is intended to inform NSF's decision about whether to re-compete the effort or renew the Cooperative Agreement for up to an additional five-year period.
Can the CSDCO effort continue beyond the initial period?
Potentially, yes. Based on the mid-term review and program needs, NSF may renew the Cooperative Agreement for up to an additional five-year period, or NSF may decide to re-compete the effort.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $750,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $750,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 47.050 (Geosciences).
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding for science and technology research and development.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on November 7, 2012.
What is the proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline is February 22, 2013.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is March 22, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S.-based universities and colleges (including accredited two-year and four-year institutions and community colleges), as well as certain non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar organizations associated with educational or research activities.
Does an applicant need to propose all services under one award?
Yes. Applicants must propose a plan to provide all required services under a single award, consistent with NSF's intent to make one award.
What is NSF looking for in the successful organization?
NSF is looking for a capable coordinating organization that can serve as the community backbone for planning and executing continental drilling efforts, connect researchers to drilling expertise and providers, and help advance drilling methods as scientific needs evolve.
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